Can a Timbren Suspension System Be Installed Backwards

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Timbren Axle-less trailer suspension 2000# Can you mount these axles with axle forward or does the axle have to point to the rear? Thank you for your time.

asked by: Jerry A

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I spoke to my contact at Timbren and they stated that they designed and tested their Timbren Axle-Less systems like the part # A20RS440 with the intention of it being a trailing arm suspension.

Turning it around would change some of the dynamics but it could be possible that it could still work although not recommended. They advised against it since it has never been tested.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Since you want to use a larger wheel size you'd need to go with the higher rated Timbren Axle Less kit part #A35RS545. The wheel flange on the smaller hubs of the other kit can't accommodate the larger wheel diameters.

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Answer 2

The STUB spindles are shorter spindles that we don't carry, but if you are looking for an axle setup that's great for off-road applications the Timbren Axle Less kits like the #ASR2KHDS03 is a really great way to go. This kit has a 4 inch…

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Answer 3

Off road tires tend to have a more aggressive tread pattern and can be wider/taller. Generally speaking most all trailer tires are regular tires. There are some turf tires and off road tires out there that would fall into this category but if you are…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 6

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 7

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 8

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 9

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 10

Thanks for the information on your trailer. For your axle with brakes I recommend the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K if you have the spindles with the integrated grease…

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Answer 11

To determine if there are compatible hubs and associated bearings to replace your current hubs to a more standard size you will have to take several precise measurements on the spindle of your axle. It is recommended to use a set of dial calipers to…

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Answer 12

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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